PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT 2/25/05
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1. 6 Press Alarm Silence and wait for Air Fluidization to stop 7 Transfer the patient 8 Press Patient Transfer to return to Air Fluidization mode Set the Brakes 1 Turn the casters to access the brake levers 2 Press firmly on the brake lever to release or lock the casters NOTE Before you transport the unit the locking pin at the head left caster must be pulled down and turned Adjust the Bead Temperature Set the bead temperature for the patient s comfort or as directed by the physician The normal comfort range is 88 F to 94 F 31 C to 34 C 1 Press Menu amp 2 Press Bead Temp 3 At the Bead Temperature Setup screen use the arrow buttons to adjust the bead temperature as applicable 4 Do one of these e To save the changes and return to the Main Menu screen press Enter e To return to the Main Menu screen without the changes saved press Cancel Release Siderails Removal Press the release bar toward the head end of the unit to the Unlocked position and lift up on the siderail Installation 1 Press the release bar toward the head end of the unit to the Unlocked position 2 Put the siderail firmly into the siderail receptacles and push down on the siderail 3 Push the siderail release bar toward the foot end of the unit to the Locked position 4 Pull up on the siderail to make sure it is locked in position Storage Store the siderails in the siderail brackets at the head2. unit in Patient Transfer mode The alarm sounds 15 minutes after being silenced Press Patient Transfer to turn the alarm off The alarm sounds when Air Fluidization is off The alarm sounds 15 minutes after being silenced Press Fluidization Off Aq to turn the alarm off The alarm sounds and the unit turned itself off The unit will turn itself off if the bead temperature exceeds 104 F 40 C 1 Press Alarm Silence to turn the alarm off 2 Remove the patient from the unit 3 Lower the room temperature or bead temperature as necessary Fluidization e The unit does not fluidize correctly The room temperature is not cool enough The room temperature should be 75 F 24 C Lower the room temperature as necessary Close windows and blinds turn on a fan and or open the room door The environment such as room temperature and humidity affects fluidization Blankets on the unit can restrict air circulation and cause poor fluidization Patient Comfort e The patient is uncomfortable Use Patient Comfort Adjust A to change the pressure in the surface Press Up for firmness or press Down for softness Problem Still Exists The unit may need service Call Hill Rom at 800 638 2546 for assistance Filter Sheet Use Always use a regular bed sheet to separate the resident from the filter sheet Clean the filter sheet with warm soapy water Put x ray plates in pillowcases to help protect the filter shee
3. Hill Rom HEAD BACK FLUIDIZATION FLUIDIZATION OFF TRANSFER a Patient Comfort Adjust firmness softness B Fluidization Off air fluidization on off CLINITRON RITE HITE INFORMATION DISPLAY Alarm Silence Bee a Ou Ou wR FLOW ON OFF c Patient Transfer F Alarm Silence Airflow power on off D Head Up Down G E Bed Up Down CPR 1 Completely lower the unit and its head section 2 Press Patient Transfer fx The Alarm sounds the side air bladder softens and air fluidization stops 3 Press Alarm Silence F and wait for Air Fluidization to stop 4 For CPR compressions put a cardiac board or backboard on top of the inflated cushions and directly behind the patient s back 5 If necessary remove the headboard 6 After CPR do as follows a Remove the cardiac board or backboard b Install the headboard c Press Patient Transfer to return to Air Fluidization mode The CLINITRON RITE HITE Air Fluidized Therapy Unit supports patient weights between 30 Ib and 350 Ib 14 kg and 159 kg Transfer the Patient NOTE Two people are necessary to transfer the patient 1 Make sure the unit is in its lowest position 2 Raise the head end of the unit 3 Slide the patient to the edge of the transfer side of the unit 4 Gently lift the patient s hips up out of the beads 5 Press Patient Transfer fm The Alarm sounds the side air bladder softens and air fluidization stops
4. end 2005 by Hill Rom Services Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this text shall be reproduced without written permission from Hill Rom Services Inc CLINITRON is a registered trademark of Hill Rom Services Inc Hill Rom is a registered trademark of Hill Rom Services Inc RITE HITE is a registered trademark of Hill Rom Services Inc QRG001 REV 2 February 2005 Put the Patient in Position e Make sure the patient s buttocks are in the beads not on the air wall e We recommend one full flat sheet under the patient e Always begin by gently loosening the filter sheet from under the patient so that the patient moves freely in the beads Turn or Side Lying Position 1 Gather the hospital sheet in at the hip and shoulder and gently pull the patient to the side of the unit 2 To turn the patient pull the sheet upward and over 3 To hold the patient s position use the foot pedal or hand pendant to turn air fluidization off Change the Dressing 1 With the unit fluidized turn the patient away from you 2 Push down into the beads to create a well space in the area Hold down for 2 to 4 seconds until the beads are firm and then use the foot pedal or hand pendant to turn air fluidization off 3 Change the dressings as necessary Use paperback dressings Do not use plastic 4 When the dressing change is complete turn air fluidization on again Troubleshoot Alarm Sounds The alarm sounds when the
5. t from tears caused by sharp edges Repair Hill Rom will replace a damaged filter sheet However you may do as follows to temporarily repair the filter sheet 1 Find the hole or tear in the filter sheet 2 Turn air fluidization off 3 Use a damp cloth to wipe up any loose beads 4 When the filter sheet is dry use adhesive tape to seal the hole or tear Hill Rom A HILLENBRAND INDUSTRY CLINITRON RITE HITE Air Fluidized Therapy Unit User Manual USR127
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